Forge supportive female networks—go to panels, talks and events that are specifically championing female talent or diversity. This way you automatically have one mission in common. You are going to be surrounded by women and likeminded creators that wish to and are tackling inequality in our industry. They are going to unconditionally open doors, make… Read More @joannapickering: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?

I am now eligible for an artist Green card. This is the result of years of grueling hard work. It is a really big moment as it opens up the next chapter on the same platform as American actors and filmmakers and bigger studio auditions. There is no faking it. I am immensely grateful to… Read More @joannapickering: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

Where to start? I’m going to keep this positive, and apart to say the climate is fucked, I have enjoyed working with Create2030 at United Nations which is dialogue for incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals into the arts and filmmaking. This is an awareness to the re-distribution of wealth, poverty, climate change issues, equality, inclusivity… Read More @joannapickering: What is your biggest concern with the future?

All my personal defining moments have come from failure—in my ability to re-generate at this point, in getting back up and starting again, or trying something another way. There is still a dialogue in rejection, because if you listen you are being told what someone does not want. That is still a basis for a… Read More @joannapickering: What’s a defining moment in your life?

It came to me not the other way round. I have always been creative from an early age. I kept journals of writing and I studied pure math. When I graduated, I turned down a lot of money in banking and instead traveled the world as a nomad. I was working on my own self… Read More @joannapickering: Why did you decide to work in this industry?

@alejandratheartist or alejandraonline.com. Right now I would like to audition and book a major role on a movie or tv series.

My parents are from Guatemala so I collect a lot of memorabilia such as clothes, hair pins and small toys. I like to add them to my stage musical latin pop performances.

To get out of my way! HAHA! Just kidding. I honestly don’t know since I’m still struggling myself but I guess to take action everyday even if it’s a small step towards your goals.

I have had many short films premiered at various Film Festivals. A comedy short I recently had a supporting role called LA OFICINA premiered at the HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles in October. Another comedy short called WASTE, which I acted and co produced also premiered at the OFFICIAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL… Read More @alejandratheartist: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

Not being financial stable nor not being able to provide the proper funds to help my family.